That trio might well form the new-look top three, for now at least, and I’m expecting good things from ZAK CRAWLEY whose stock has risen markedly in the last 12 months having ended last summer’s Ashes series as England’s leading runscorer, with 480 runs at an average of 53.33.
Following their disastrous Cricket World Cup defence just a matter of weeks ago, England are quickly back on the horse when beginning a three-match ODI series with West Indies in Antigua on Sunday, 1.30pm UK time.Įngland have made a raft of changes from the squad they took to India, perhaps most significantly in the batting department as the likes of Ben Duckett, Phil Salt and Zak Crawley return to the fold and get the chance to push their case for more long-term recognition.
